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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed that its operatives, alongside the military and local vigilantes, killed three notorious armed robbers during a midnight shootout.
Three other gang members, who were arrested with gunshot wounds, are currently receiving medical attention at Kubwa General Hospital.
FCT Command Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this, said the robbers were neutralised and arrested during an operation in response to a distress call received by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Dei-Dei ‘A’ Division on February 12, 2025, at 11:50 p.m., regarding an ongoing violent robbery in Filin-Dabo village.
Adeh said the DPO, who responded swiftly, alerted the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit. “They coordinated with operatives from the 102 Battalion, Guards Brigade, the Civilian Joint Task Force, and local vigilante groups to mobilise to the scene.”
She added: “Upon spotting the joint security team, the six-member gang attempted to flee into nearby bushes, launching an ambush on the operatives. However, the security personnel responded with superior firepower, engaging the criminals in a fierce exchange.
“Despite their attempts to escape, the suspects were subdued. Those who sustained various degrees of bullet wounds were rushed to Kubwa General Hospital, where three of them were confirmed dead by medical personnel, while the other three are currently receiving medical attention.”
Items recovered from the robbers include:
One (1) AK-47 rifle (breech number defaced)
Three (3) magazines
Nineteen (19) live rounds of 7.62 ammunition
Two (2) locally made pistols
Two (2) knives
One (1) taser
One (1) mobile phone
Assorted charms (suspected for fortification)
Dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp
The Commissioner of Police commended the joint forces for their swift and decisive action, stating that the response sends a strong warning that crime will not be tolerated in the FCT. He also praised the residents of Filin-Dabo village for their cooperation in providing timely intelligence that aided the operation.
Furthermore, he urged the public to remain vigilant and emulate the proactive efforts of the Filin-Dabo community by promptly reporting suspicious activities. He reiterated that security is a collective responsibility and assured residents of the Command’s commitment to their safety.
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